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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The Hawkeyes and the Nittany Lions compete during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 31-0.

Iowa Football Week 4 Column | Hawkeyes appear divided in terms of offensive identity

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 24, 2023

STATE COLLEGE, PA – If I can guarantee one thing from Saturday, it’s that Colorado head coach Deion Sanders is relieved. While Coach Prime’s Buffaloes got creamed, 42-6, at Oregon in the afternoon,...

Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara prepares to throw the ball during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 31-0. Iowa totaled 76 yards.

‘This is not a reflection of our team’: Iowa football team after historic loss to Penn State

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 24, 2023

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara was at the podium for less than five minutes after the Hawkeyes’ 31-0 loss to Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday. Yet in that short time...

Penn State tight end Tyler Warren celebrates with offensive lineman Olumuyiwa Fashanu during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 31-0. Warren scored two touchdowns.

Photos: No. 24 Iowa football at No. 7 Penn State

Ayrton Breckenridge, Managing Visuals Editor September 23, 2023

The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes, 31-0, during a football game between No. 24 Iowa and No. 7 Penn State at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 23. Iowa was held to a total...

Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill throws a pass during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. Hill made his game debut in the fourth quarter, completing two passes on three attempts.

One on One with Iowa quarterback Deacon Hill

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 21, 2023

The Daily Iowan: We’re going to do a quick one-on-one thing here to try to get to know you. I know you played in Wisconsin and spent some time there. Have you ever tried the cheese curds? I have,...

Western Michigan quarterback Treyson Bourguet prepares to catch a snap during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. Western Michigan had possession of the ball for 26 minutes and seven seconds.

On the Line | Daily Iowan football staff picks a slate of Week 4 college football games

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 21, 2023

No. 24 Iowa @ No. 7 Penn State  Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor (11-7): Penn State – Adrian Clayborn, you’ve still got a uniform lying around? Kenna Roering, Sports Editor (6-12): Iowa – I...

Iowa tight end Addison Ostrenga dives with the ball during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. Ostrenga received the ball two times for 19 yards.

Weekly Wager | The Daily Iowan’s official bettor’s guide for Week 4 of the Iowa football season

Matt McGowan and Pete Ruden September 21, 2023

Pete Ruden’s (6-3, $545) Picks: This is a national championship-caliber Penn State team, and I don’t think Iowa will be able to keep up. The Hawkeyes have taken a slight step back on defense...

Michigan running Blake Corum fights for yards while running the ball during a football game between Iowa and No. 4 Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. Corum rushed for 133 yards. The Wolverines defeated the Hawkeyes, 27-14.

Around the Big Ten | Matchups, power rankings for Week 4 of the college football season

Colin Votzmeyer, Assistant Sports Editor September 21, 2023

Power Rankings Michigan — Blake Corum turns on a different gear on Saturdays. Ohio State — 318 passing yards from Kyle McCord means OSU is finding its footing. Penn State — They shouldn’t...

Contributed photo of Gabby Ford from Mandy Ford.

2023 Iowa football Kid Captain Gabby Ford is ‘wise beyond her years’

Kate Perez, Senior Reporter September 21, 2023

Gabby Ford loves to give people hugs.  After she started treatments for a brain tumor at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, Gabby was unable to get up out of bed and greet...

Iowa right end Erick All and running back Leshon Williams celebrate a touchdown from All during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10. All had 34 receiving yards and scored a two-point conversion.

Where and when to watch Iowa football take on Penn State on Saturday

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 21, 2023

Iowa football enters conference play with an undefeated record but will face a tough opponent in nationally-ranked Penn State. The Nittany Lions are coming off a win over Illinois, in which they forced...

Iowa center Logan Jones listens to the National Anthem during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10.

Iowa football’s Logan Jones stays humble amid hard work

Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor September 21, 2023

Before he was one of the biggest players on the field, Iowa center Logan Jones was the smallest.  Jones signed up in second grade for a tackle-football team in Council Bluffs, Iowa. While admitting...

Penn State players celebrate in front of the student section  after Iowa's game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The Nittany Lions defeated the Hawkeyes 30-24.

Iowa football enters Penn State for White Out, first matchup since 2021

Cooper Worth, Pregame Reporter September 20, 2023

The Iowa football team will travel to State College, Pennsylvania, on Saturday to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions in one of the most electric environments in football history: the White Out.  The...

Former Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras holds back offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz during a football game between Iowa and Western Michigan at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Broncos, 41-10.

Point/Counterpoint | Will Iowa average 25 points per game this season?

Matt McGowan and Jake Olson September 19, 2023

Yes Matt McGowan, Pregame Editor I can’t believe I’m writing this, but Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz will reach the top of the mountain. And by mountain, I mean the peak of Sickos...